Print Education
Artist Resources
We strive to be an educational resource for our clients. This page is a collection of useful artist resources for photographers, museums, galleries and anyone else who just has an interest in the arts. The Washington DC area has a very active art community.
Please Contact Us if you have any suggestions for new resources.
Standard size artist presentation kits and pre-made frames:
- ClearBags (clear bag, backing board, mat combo)
- Archival Methods Complete Frame Kits
- Utrecht Frames
- Dick Blick Frames
Archival Storage Boxes:
Technical Resources:
- Wilhelm Imaging Resources – information about print longevity
- Digital Print Preservation Portal
Artist’s Resources:
- Professional Artist Magazine – the business magazine for visual artists
- East City Art – Washington DC’s alternative art source of news, reviews, call of entry and more
- Art Copyright Coalition
- DAPTTF Glossary – glossary of digital art and printmaking terms from the Digital Art Practices & Terminology Task Force
- Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation – resources and tools for artists
- The Art List – opportunities for visual artist and photographers
- Art Fair Calendar
Art Shipping Companies:
Local Art Associations and Studio Spaces:
- artdc.org
- The Torpedo Factory – largest & most successful visual arts center in the U.S.
- Workhouse Arts Center
- Jackson Art Center
- Springfield Art Guild
- The Art League
- Rockville Art League
- Vienna Arts Society
- Yellow Barn Studio
- Mid-City Art Studios
- Crossroads Art Center
- DC Arts Studios
Framers:
- Artifacts Framing (Del Ray, VA)
- Macco of Bethesda
- Framemasters (Fairfax, VA)
- Archival Art Services (Old Town, Alexandria, VA)
- Erickson & Ripper (Old Town and Del Rey, Alexandria, VA)
- Image Impact, Inc (Rockville, MD) – Offers mounting and framing